Finding Better Ways to Treat Urinary and Kidney Diseases in Pets
Monday, March 1st, 2021
A new fellowship at Cummings School is advancing the use of minimally invasive techniques and dialysis to treat serious illnesses in cats and dogs
Internal Medicine
Clinical Case Challenge: Canine Fever with Shifting Leg Lameness and Travel History
Tuesday, February 9th, 2021
A 1-year-old Labrador retriever had fever, lethargy, and shifting leg lameness.
More cats with lower urinary tract disease seen at the Foster Hospital during the pandemic
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
Veterinarians share why being unable to urinate is a life-threatening feline emergency—and how to help keep your pet safe
Can Pets Get COVID-19?
Monday, April 6th, 2020
There have been news reports that two dogs (both in Hong Kong) and two cats (one in Belgium and one in Hong Kong) tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, but there were no clear clinical… Read More
Community Medicine Keeps Pets Out of Shelters
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
Jane Waterfall, V18, and Kayla Sample were the first two community medicine interns at the Tufts at Tech veterinary clinic in Worcester. Here’s what they learned.
Severe Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca Accompanied by Ipsilateral Xeromycteria
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Background: A 12-year-old male castrated Labrador Retriever presented to the internal medicine service with a two-month history of chronic right-sided nasal discharge refractory to antibiotic therapy. The referring veterinarian suggested computed tomography (CT) and rhinoscopy.… Read More
Ferret with a History of Vomiting
Tuesday, November 19th, 2019
Background: A one-year-old 0.62-kg (1.4-lb) spayed female ferret, Beyoncé, was referred to Foster Hospital for Small Animals for evaluation of a five-day history of vomiting. The ferret had been examined by the referring veterinarian 3… Read More
Clinical Case Challenge: Vomiting, Azotemia, Elevated Liver Enzymes
Thursday, September 19th, 2019
An 11-week old female Golden Retriever presented for vomiting, azotemia, and elevated liver enzymes.
A Potential Game Changer for Pets with Diabetes
Thursday, May 23rd, 2019
Clinical studies will evaluate whether a weekly insulin injection controls glucose levels in sick dogs—and soon in cats
Although Microscopic in Size, Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Pose a Large Threat
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
Since their discovery, antibiotics have played an important role in keeping both humans and animals healthy, but the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria has become a major public health threat. What’s being done, and how can you help?
